Biographical, Narrative, Topical, Expository lesson outine: The purpose of this week’s study is to examine the first of four types of Bible lessons. These

are (1) biographical, (2) narrative, (3) topical, and (4) expository.

The purpose of this week’s study is to examine the first of four types of Bible lessons. These are (1) biographical, (2) narrative, (3) topical, and (4)

expository. “The easiest type of religious talk to make is the biographical talk. Not only is it the easiest for the speaker, but it is one of the most

interesting to the audience and one of the most valuable” (42). In that chapter, Baxter suggested:
1. Choose some favorite Bible character as your subject.
2. Read the complete life story in the Bible.
3. Plan your talk.
4. Point out some lessons or applications for your hearers.
5. Practice your talk aloud.
develop an outline for a biographical lesson.

Bible Lesson Outlines for Adults. These outlines would constitute
a 3-5 minute Bible lesson (1 single spaced page). Submit in specified
Safe-Assignment links under ASSIGNMENTS.

The listener will see Sarah as an example of faith because she rose above her doubt.

Introduction __________________________________________________________________

I. FIRST MAIN POINT: Sarah demonstrated faithfulness as a wife.
A. ________________________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________________________

II. SECOND MAIN POINT: Sarah persuaded Abraham to “go in unto” Hagar
A. _________________________________________________________________
B. _________________________________________________________________

III. THIRD MAIN POINT: Sarah laughed at the declaration that she would bear the child.
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________

IV. FOURTH MAIN POINT: Sarah had faith to conceive and bear Isaac.
A. __________________________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________________________

Conclusion: (This is the response you want your listeners to make.)

Develop Three or Four Main Points. Use interrogative adverbs: why, how, what, when, where to develop these points.

Notice the following requirements:
(1) The outline is a biographical lesson outline based on a Bible character.
(2) The outline should be a full sentence, single spaced outline.
(3) Use Roman numerals for the main points and capital letters for sub-points.
(4) Use Scriptures for each main point and sub-point where applicable.
(5) The outline is due November 8.
(6) Submit the outline in SafeAssignment.
(7) Late submissions will lose 2 points per day.
Outlines Topics:
Jonah
Ruth
Samson/